Pres. Biden Pushes 'Common Sense' Gun Laws In Wake Of Mass Shootings

The transcript discusses President Biden's push for gun control, focusing on the need for Senate action to pass two House-approved bills. It highlights the challenges faced in the Senate, where Republican support is crucial. The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on gun violence, coinciding with a mass shooting in Boulder. The hearing revealed a lack of consensus, with Republicans opposing measures like universal background checks. Statistics on mass shootings during the pandemic are presented, noting a decrease in 2020 compared to 2019. The Boulder shooting, involving an AR15, is mentioned as a recent mass casualty event.

How did the number of mass shootings change during the pandemic according to Everytown for Gun Safety?

What was the significance of the mass shooting in Boulder mentioned in the text?